Responding in a recent written parliamentary Q&A, Phaahla said this is necessary given the magnitude of reforms the new system will introduce, with a programmatic approach required based on the financial resources available.
Include the undertaking of initiatives which are aimed at establishing institutions that must be the foundation for a fully functional Fund; and “The capacity to roll out the reforms described in the NHI Bill starts with the commitment and stewardship of parliament to improving the health system for all. The leadership will be provided by the National Department of Health. To this end, the minister of Public Service and Administration has approved a special transitional NHI Branch in the Department of Health to serve as the incubator for the Schedule 3A entity.
“The state of public hospitals and clinics varies widely from immaculate to extremely poor. The department maintains an infrastructure condition assessment and all provinces submit User Asset Management Plans annually as required by the Government Immovable Asset Management Act ,” Phaahla said.
NHI will be forced on us. We don’t have a choice. Welcome SA China